Mary Anne Ruane , LCSW

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mary Anne integrates several practical approaches into her online work to meet different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often effective for anxiety, depression, phobias, and many everyday problems by building concrete skills for coping and problem solving. Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to support changes in habits, reduce anxiety, and enhance motivation; Mary Anne, as a trained hypnotherapist, offers this modality to clients who may benefit from a more experiential method. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of conversation designed to strengthen a person’s motivation and commitment to change, which can be especially helpful for substance use and other behavior changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary Anne works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors interventions so the plan fits the individual. This shared decision-making helps ensure the methods used align with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care when life is unpredictable, and access licensed professionals from different locations while preserving the same therapeutic focus and professional support provided in traditional settings.